Seven Years on the Pacific Slope is a memoir written by Hugh C. Fraser and his wife, detailing their experiences living in California during the mid-19th century. The book covers the period from 1849 to 1856, which was a time of great change and upheaval in California. Fraser and his wife arrived in San Francisco during the gold rush and witnessed the rapid growth of the city and the state. They also experienced the challenges of living in a new and...